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DeGen Cinema Podcast

Degen Cinema Podcast

A podcast that blends film discussion with personal stories of degenerate behavior. It"s the Podcast For F***ed Up Movie Lovers. Join Andy S and Brandon Bombay, two degenerates, as they analyze film through the lens of the vices, addictions, and flaws they share with the dysfunctional characters. Conversation centered around cinematic figures who are driven by addiction, obsession, and compulsion which often veers into self-loathing. Follow Us On

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01:20:38

One Battle After Another (2025) | Getting a DUI on LSD

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2026/02/18

It's Oscar Season, Degen style, as Andy S and Brandon Bombay talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's instant classic, 'One Battle After Another.' Andy kicks it off by recalling a time he had a run-in with the cops while driving where he was questioned about his sobriety, and the legality of his friend in the backseat.Then the boys dive straight into PTA's sprawling thriller/comedy and begin with the magnetism Teyana Taylor brings to her role, and how they would gladly commit domestic

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01:12:24

A Star is Born (2018) | Peeing Your Pants on Stage

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2026/02/11

Love is in the air as degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay talk 'A Star is Born" for a special Valentine's Day episode. Andy is the opening act as he recalls a time he over-partied before performing and it led to him peeing himself on stage similar to the embarrassing moment for Bradley Cooper's Jackson Maine. Then the fellas discuss a flick that was the rare case of a vanity project that worked. Littered with catchy hit tunes, it's the performances and veritas-like grit that grabs

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01:22:19

Commando (1985) | Loving This At 7 Years Old

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2026/02/04

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay decide to let off some steam and talk about a classic that epitomized '80s action, 'Commando.' Bombay starts it off by recalling how his parents introduced him to adult movies when he was 7 years old by renting this banger. Then the boys talk about multiple ludicrous elements of this film that was seemingly only made as a way to showcase Arnold Schwarzenegger's bulging body. Naturally, his John Matrix is matched up against Vernon Wells' chainmail

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01:17:41

Carlito's Way (1993) | Doing Lines Off This DVD

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2026/01/28

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay get out early from their 30 year bids and decide to hit the streets to talk 'Carlito's Way.' Andy kicks it off by recalling his sordid past when he took this DVD from an addict friend who became obsessed with getting it back. Then the fellas discuss Al Pacino's puzzling, but very committed turn as a Puerto Rican kingpin. They examine Carlito's actions in the movie and decide that despite all his heavy voiceover talk, Carlito doesn't seem to

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01:23:03

The Prestige (2006) | Hooking Up With the Wrong Person

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2026/01/21

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay ask if you're watching closely before misdirecting you with stories while discussing 'The Prestige.' Bombay opens the episode with a story about drunkenly being confused at a party and trying to kiss the wrong person. Then the guys discuss a film that is often overlooked in Christopher Nolan's oeuvre, a movie that is personal for the director as it's a thinly veiled metaphor for movie making/storytelling. The boys talk about the best magic trick

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01:22:34

Death Wish (1974) | Dispensing Hit & Run Justice

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2026/01/14

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay are out for vengeance as they discuss a movie that launched a thousand imitators, 'Death Wish.' Andy kicks off the episode by telling a recent tale when his car was hit in a hit and run, and he decided to dole out some justice. Then the fellas talk about this Charles Bronson classic that borders on exploitation, and is super dark even by '70s studio standards. No one can blame Bronson's Paul Kersey for snapping after his wife with the "prime

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01:18:48

Rounders (1998) | Using Poker to Pay Off Debts

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2026/01/07

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay are all-in on telling wild stories as they talk about a movie that set off a poker boom, 'Rounders.' Bombay is the first one in the pot, as he recalls how going on an epic poker run helped get him out of serious money troubles in his youth. Then the boys discuss the classic sports movie disguised as a gambling movie. Featuring a memorable villain portrayed by John Malkovich, who decided to make some of the most gonzo acting choices imaginable, and we love him

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01:16:04

Creed (2015) | Bleeding Butt Boxing Match

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2025/12/31

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay start off Round One of the year with 'Creed.' Andy hits first with a story about his time in a boxing match where the use of performance enhancing drugs had unforeseen consequences. Then the guys grab cheesesteaks and chat about one of the great Philly movies. Brimming with flourishes about the city from food spots, to hip hop choices, this 'Rocky' franchise reboot has no business being as captivating as it is, but Ryan Coogler's eye for detail

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01:13:26

The Night Before (2015) | Doing Shrooms at a Church

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2025/12/24

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay head out on town to get messed up and cause havoc as they wrap up XXXmas by discussing one of the great modern Christmas comedies, 'The Night Before.' Andy starts it off by unwrapping a story about the time he did shrooms at a church with friends in his youth, and how the evening quickly unraveled.Then the fellas dive right into a movie they believe should be on the pantheon of Xmas movies. It wastes zero time getting to the debauchery, and much like Andy in

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01:08:07

Trading Places (1983) | Pouring Beer in a Car Gas Tank

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2025/12/17

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay continue their XXXmas celebrations by putting all their money on frozen orange juice futures as they discuss 'Trading Places.' Bombay opens up the episode by recalling the time a car pulled over in the cold to offer him a ride, and how it all unraveled into an insane night.Then the boys discuss a classic comedy that isn't mentioned enough for its Christmas charm. It opens with wonderfully gritty location shots of Philadelphia, and features a Snobs vs

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01:12:48

Home Alone (1990) | Sledding Through a House Wall

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2025/12/10

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay are celebrating the Xxxmas season by ordering plain cheese pizzas and watching the Christmas classic, 'Home Alone.' Andy gets us into the festive spirit by recalling the time he and friends were sledding inside a house, and caused more destruction than Kevin McCallister setting boobie traps. Then the fellas talk about this holiday staple that features a child star-making performance from Macaulay Culkin, but is bolstered by incredible performances from jerks

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01:21:53

Boogie Nights (1997) | Getting Hard on Command

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2025/12/03

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay hit the studio and show they got the touch while talking about a certifiable Degen classic, 'Boogie Nights.' Bombay opens it up by talking about how much he envies Dirk Diggler's ability to control his manhood on demand, as he was not able to replicate that performance when the pressure was on. Then the boys discuss this time capsule, which is littered with incredible detail that would become the calling card of Paul Thomas Anderson films, and an ensemble

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01:07:29

Seven (1995) | Sun Poisoning on Rainy Vacations

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2025/11/26

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay embrace the seven deadly sins even more than usual as they talk about one of the greatest crime thrillers of all-time, 'Seven.' The movie takes place in an unnamed rainy city, and it makes Andy recall a rainstorm that led to a fight while on vacation. Then the fellas discuss the movie that announced David Fincher's true arrival, and just how gnarly the film is for a mainstream movie. Featuring a wonderful steady performance from Morgan Freeman, and a

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01:05:22

Anchorman (2004) | Hooking Up with Coworkers

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2025/11/19

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay are kind of a big deal as they sit at their news desks to discuss one of the most oft-quoted comedies of all-time, 'Anchorman.' Bombay escalates the episode quickly by telling an opening story involving hooking up with a coworker he most definitely should've stayed away from. Then the boys find themselves trapped in a glass box of emotion while talking about a film that basically shaped the comedic stylings for a generation of moviegoers and frat bros

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01:05:42

Aliens (1986) | Using Forklifts Drunk at Work

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2025/11/12

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay go extraterrestrial as they mostly talk 'Aliens'....mostly. Andy is the first one in the nest as he recalls the time he had a boozy lunch at work, and ended up using a power loader-type vehicle that ended in disaster. Then the fellas talk about one of the great movies of the '80s, and one that is among the pantheon of great sequels. Bolstered by James Cameron's maniacal attention to detail, the film has incredible world-building, not just with the

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01:07:49

The Witch (2015) | Sexy Snapchats From Witches

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2025/10/29

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay decide to live deliciously while wrapping up Spooky Sleazon with a modern horror classic, 'The Witch.' After tending to his chores, Bombay opens up the episode by telling a story when he received a slew of sultry snaps from a girl who practices Wicca and it somehow ended horribly. Then the boys jump into the movie that went on to define A24 horror — back when that meant something — and discuss the epitome of a slow burn horror done right. There's talk of

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01:03:15

Weapons (2025) | Dealing with an AIDS Scare

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2025/10/22

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay continue Spooky Sleazon by talking about one of the most popular horror movies in recent years, 'Weapons.' Andy starts off the episode by talking about the cop character who has an AIDS scare after getting pricked with a needle, and how it reminded him of a scare of his own. Then the fellas set their clocks to 2:17 to discuss a genre flick with great production value, and almost uniformly wonderful performances that ultimately left the Degens feeling cold

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01:06:49

Evil Dead II (1987) | Chainsaw Fights with Friends is...

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2025/10/15

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay get groovy baby, during Spooky Sleazon as they discuss the indescribable classic, 'Evil Dead II.' Andy kicks it off telling a story about the time he and friends tried to channel their own Ash-like maybe by having chainsaw battles, and it turned out about as well as reading a passage from the Necronomicon. Then the fellas make an argument for this being possibly the greatest film of all-time as it starts as a one man show that blends live action Looney

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01:06:24

Hellraiser (1987) | Forever Warping Your Mind as a Kid

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2025/10/08

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay ask, 'What's your pleasure, sir' before discussing a movie that is a fulcrum in the Degen Cinema canon, 'Hellraiser.' Bombay starts it off by recalling when he first opened up the box to cheating in his youth, and how it involved a summer of watching this on repeat as a teen. Then the boys talk about a movie that was a mind boggling intro into incredible gnarly practical FX, and BDSM, which led to their minds being forever warped at far too young

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01:07:50

Final Destination (2000) | Joking About Dying in High...

DeGen Cinema Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay just got off a plane because they had a scary premonition, and then decided to talk about the first installment in a surprisingly hilarious horror franchise, 'Final Destination.' Bombay starts off the "I'm never gonna die" teenage hubris discussion by recalling a running joke he and a friend had in high school about memorial services for fellow classmates who met a grisly end. Then the fellas safety-proof their homes before talking about the

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